Boukhalfa changes free of charge to St. Gallen - new mission started!

Boukhalfa changes free of charge to St. Gallen - new mission started!

St. Gallen, Schweiz - An exciting change in the football world: Carlo Boukhalfa has joined FC St. Gallen in Switzerland. The 26-year-old midfielder changes free of charge from FC St. Pauli and receives a contract for two years. The club announced this on Monday evening and presented Boukhalfa as a new player. In a video, he proudly announced his willingness for the "Mission St. Gallen" and would like to accept the new challenges as soon as possible. [Image] reports that Boukhalfa was already in the squad of St. Pauli together with Lukas Daschner and Betim Fazliji in the 2022/23 season.

The news about the alternating activities of FC St. Gallen do not tear off. Just a day before, Lukas Daschner was also presented as a newcomer and received a contract until 2028. Daschner was able to score 11 goals in 73 games in his time at FC St. Pauli, but had to be operated on because of a patella luxation. Despite this challenge, he is supported by his new teammates, because Fazliji, another ex-Paulian, now plays in St. Gallen and works on his comeback after two cruciate ligament tears.

Review of FC St. Pauli

FC St. Pauli, founded in 1910, has developed into a “cult” club over the years that is not only known for his football. With a large number of around 30,400 and a strong social culture, the association is famous for its clear position against racism and discrimination. The colors of the club, brown and white, not only reflect the uniforms of the players, but also the identity of an alternative fan base associated with their political views. [Wikipedia] shows that the club has been playing in the Bundesliga again since the 2024/25 season after it has risen from the 2nd Bundesliga in the previous season.

In the past few decades, FC St. Pauli has already experienced many ups and downs - from financial difficulties to exciting returnees into the higher leagues. The rivalries, especially with the Hamburger SV, regularly get great attention and provide exciting games.

a new chapter for Boukhalfa

For Boukhalfa, the change means a new chance of developing and demonstrating its talent. St. Gallen not only offers him the opportunity to play on an international parquet, but also the opportunity to meet old acquaintances such as Daschner and Fazliji. Roger Stilz, the sports director of St. Gallen, also has a connection to FC St. Pauli from his time as a young boss. His knowledge and experience will be crucial to successfully integrate the new players.

Overall, the change of Boukhalfa will initiate active discussions in football and among fans, while he is preparing to become part of a dynamic project in the Swiss league. Information about transfers and the current developments in football can still be found on [kicker].